Monthly Archives: October 2016

By Nancy Drago Times-News correspondent The youth production, “Of Mice and Men,” will be Studio 1′s final show at its Burlington Outlet Village location. The theater company is moving to Holly Hill Mall and Business Center, 309 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington. John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” is a stage adaptation of the book by [...]

Compiled by Logan A. White Times-News correspondent One of the best ways to embrace the spooky season is enjoying the thrill of a good horror movie. Teens & 20s asked five area teens “what is your favorite horror movie and why?” Check out one of their picks or dust the cobwebs off a personal favorite [...]

By Michael Basirico Times-News correspondent GREENSBORO — Only in certain parts of town, late at night, will vampires, ghouls and clowns appear from the woods to create a frightening and exciting adventure. Throughout the Woods of Terror, many different challenges and barriers will be faced while finding your way through the woods, which creates a [...]

By Michael Basirico Times-News correspondent GREENSBORO — Many things were discovered while touring behind-the-scenes at the Woods of Terror. After watching an actress spew blood onto the ground (fake, of course), and proceed to drip blood from the sides of her lips, she was asked how it was done. “Lots of spit, and any red Jell-O [...]

Burlington Christian Academy’s Royal Players will perform “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Burlington Assembly of God’s Life Center, 621 Sixth St., Burlington. The event is a dinner theater and will include homemade chili, baked potato and dessert; cost is $10. 336-227-0288. “Elections from the Collection,” on display now through [...]

Reviewed by Anna Katherine Carey Times-News correspondent ”Fun Home” is the perfect blend of humor and emotion. The five-time Tony Award winner will be performed today through Sunday at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), 123 Vivian St., Durham. With songs ranging from lighthearted and humorous to thought-provoking and poignant, this show will take [...]

By Nancy Drago Times-News correspondent It’s becoming easier to get perfect creepy Halloween effects these days. A few items can make it simple. Gashes, scars and wounds are fun to build and can be used for a variety of characters for Halloween. To make an open wound, cotton, liquid latex, some makeup and fake blood [...]

By Nancy Drago Times-News correspondent The Original Hollywood Horror Show in Snow Camp continues to create living nightmares. Before even officially entering the haunt, creepy characters roam among those eager to get their scare on. You might see Jack Sparrow or Twisty the Clown while waiting in line to enter the funeral tent [...]

Reviewed by Catherine Wiggins Times-News correspondent ”Welcome to Night Vale” has taken its oddness to a whole new level. In September, the writers released two script books for the podcast. Along with the entire script, readers get essays from the writers, Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink, and a few cast members like Cecil Baldwin [...]

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